1967 Ford Other

XL - Modified 2 DR Fastback

Original 428CI FE with Cobra Jet Modifications

Automatic - C6 Heavy Duty

7A58Q153986

Clear

Pump Gas 92 Octane Minimum

1967 Ford XL 2-Door Fastback, 428 - 4V FE Engine (Q Code), C6 Heavy Duty Transmission, Heavy Duty Suspension, Kelsey Hayes Disc Brakes, Power Steering, Air ConditioningNumbers matching fully documented factory performance vehicle (Factory Window Sticker, Deluxe Marti Report, Original Factory Build Sheet, furnished with the vehicle), #2523 in the 1967 Ford Full-Size Registry, extremely rare, one of only 1,128 built with the 428CI/C6 Heavy Duty Transmission. In the 1960's, many Ford Dealers discovered that they had the capability and knowledge to alter factory performance cars and achieve significant improvements in performance. This car was owned for awhile by Wade Ford in Atlanta Georgia one of the famous 1960's dealers who believed that if they raced on Sunday they would sell on Monday. When it was found in 2003, this car appeared to have had "dealer modifications" (see below). One dealer in particular stood above all others in creating "performance". It was Robert F. Tasca and his crew of performance engineers at Tasca Ford in Providence, RI who discovered the potential of the 428CI Engine. In the fall of 1967 he and his team added a set of performance heads, a high rise intake manifold, Holley Carburetor, and free flowing exhausts to a 428CI Engine to create the now famous 428CI "Cobra Jet".This car was stored in a barn in Georgia for more than 23 Years only a few miles from where it was built and had last been driven in 1980. The history of the car and its engine demanded that its rebuild be more than a simple restoration. The car has been reengineered and assembled as Bob Tasca would have done. The design rule that "form follows function" was strictly adhered to. Very little chrome steel was used because its heavy and weight is the enemy of performance. Non-locking low back seats have been replaced with safer locking high back seats. An automatic door locking system with warning lights, a scary thing to have on a drag strip, has been replaced with a full complement of gauges including a Vacuum Gauge to allow "old school" timing and carburetor adjustments. A removable harness bar, fire extinguisher, and shoulder harnesses have been added to increase driver and passenger safety. The weight of the car has been reduced approximately 250lbs. The factory 428CI Engine in this car has had "Period Correct" performance modifications (listed below) and delivers high horsepower without sacrificing low end torque. The hood scoop and vents are fully functional and are necessary for engine cooling on the street and performance on the drag strip. A larger more efficient custom radiator, built to look like the original, has been added to provide additional cooling. A 3.70 Rear End Ratio and Ford Racing Trac-Lok Limited Slip Differential enable quicker and stronger acceleration. Period correct Ford Performance Parts and Hot Rod Magazine Hall of Fame parts (Holley Carburetor, Edelbrock Intake Manifold, Hooker Headers, Mickey Thompson Tires, Sun Tach, and American Racing Torq-Thrust Wheels) have been used.The car is fully street-able and runs on 92 Octane Pump Gas. Higher octane fuel can be used for performance events and may require a timing & carburetor adjustment. NHRA Safety Rules and Class Requirements for National Muscle Car Association (NMCA) "Nostalgia Muscle Car" (NMC) racing have been complied with. THE CAR HAS BEEN TESTED BUT NEVER RACED.The following are the specifics:Engine: 433CI Big Block (428CI/.030 Over), Autolite High Performance Aluminum Pistons, 11:1 Compression Ratio, Rebuilt in 1979 by Ford Remanufacturer Fred Jones MFG. Co., Atlanta GA prior to the car being placed in the barn. The engine was disassembled, inspected, seals replaced and verified to be fully serviceable. A High Flow Oil Pump & Filter Bracket, and a High Torque Racing Starter were installed.Heads: Ford High Performance P/N 575 2143, 72cc (nominal) Combustion Chamber, Stainless Steel Valves, Intake 2.09in./Exhaust 1.66in., Built by S & S Engine Remanufacturing, Spokane WA.Induction: Edelbrock Performer RPM High Rise Aluminum Intake Manifold & High Flow Fuel Pump, Holley 750CFM Carburetor, K & N High Flow Air Filter, Ford Hood Scoop P/N C9OB 16C664 (NMCA Compliant).Camshaft: Ford P/N C6OZ-6250-B, Valve Lift .481/.490in. and 270/290 Degrees Duration, 46 Degrees Overlap.Exhaust System: Hooker Super Comp Long Tube Headers, Flowtech 2.5in. Exhaust with X-Pipe, Cut Outs, and dual Afterburner High Flow Mufflers, Side Exit, Fully Reconfigurable.Ignition: Mallory Dual Point Distributor & Pro Ignition Wires, Accel Super Stock Coil & 8173 HP Plugs (HI-8).Transmission: C6 Heavy Duty Select Shift Automatic with Aluminum Case. 1.875 Crank Pilot. The unit was disassembled, inspected, seals replaced and verified as fully serviceable by Boyd's Transmission Service, Brunswick, GA.Rear End: Ford 9+ (9 3/8in.) Housing, 31 Spline Axels, Ford Racing Trak-Lok Differential & 3.70:1 Gears. All differential components are new.Suspension: Front: Coil Spring Drag Strut Ball-Joint type with Stabilizer Bar. Rear: Three link coil spring system, with long and short mounting links to control dive & squat during acceleration and braking. Lateral Track Bar centers axel, resists body sway and roll during turns. Monroe (Coil Over) Load Adjusting Shocks. Engine Cooling: New Custom Built Three Row Radiator, Edelbrock High Volume Aluminum Water Pump, Hood Cooling Vents, Active Hood Scoop, Cast Aluminum (Heat Dissipating) Cobra Jet Finned Valve Covers.Brakes: Factory Powered Disc Brakes (modified by Wade Ford, Atlanta GA) 12in. Front Disc drilled & slotted rotors, 11in. Rear Drum. All new lines, rotors and components.Wheels & Tires: 15 x 7in. Front & 15 x 8in. Rear, American Racing Torq-Thrust Aluminum Wheels, Mickey Thompson Sportsman, S/T Radial Tires, P235/60/15's Front, P275/60/15's Rear. The changes made to the vehicle were carefully researched to assure that period correct performance engineering techniques and performance parts, preferably made in the USA, were used as much as possible. The exceptions were for those items that are required to comply with present day sanctioning body (NHRA & NMCA) safety requirements. Carburetor sizing, gear ratio selection, cylinder head and valve train modifications, rotating assembly component selection, exhaust sizing and scavenging, and all other changes to Ford Motor Company design (as built) were based upon proven engineering methods and techniques. Mathematical models and equations were employed wherever and whenever they were available. The specifications for the build and the completed car were reviewed and approved by Bob Tasca III, grandson of Bob Tasca.WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE CAR IS THAT IT IS BOTH A STREET CAR AND IF YOU WANT IT TO BE, A "NOSTALGIA MUSCLE CAR" THAT CAN BE RACED AT SANCTIONED EVENTS ALL ACROSS THE NATION. THE CAR HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY TESTED BUT NEVER RACED. THE CAR IS SIGNIFICANTLY MORE SAFE THAN WHEN IT WAS BUILT IN 1966. THE EXTRA SAFETY EQUIPMENT (IE. THE HARNESS BAR, RACING HARNESSES & FIRE EXTINGUISHER) IS REMOVABLE IF YOU DESIRE. THE CAR DOES HAVE "STIFF" SUSPENSION AND DRIVES, HANDLES, AND STOPS LIKE A TRUE PERFORMANCE CAR. THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR IS STYLISH AND COMFORTABLE FOR A PERFORMANCE CAR (INCLUDING HIGH BACK, RECLINING, FULLY ADJUSTABLE RACING SEATS) . THE NOISE LEVEL IS SOMEWHAT HIGHER THAN TODAY'S MODERN AUTOMOBILES AS THE EXTRA SOUND DEADENING & UNDERCOATING MATERIAL USED ON LUXERY CARS HAS BEEN REMOVED TO REDUCE WEIGHT. EXTRA INSULATING MATERIAL HAS BEEN ADDED TO ISOLATE ENGINE HEAT FROM THE INTERIOR.THE CAR COMES WITH FULL DOCUMENTATION, RECEIPTS AND PICTURES OF THE RESTORATION PROCESSES. ADDITIONAL PICTURES AND INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND @ www.facebook.com/wessmithauto. A FULL PRICE OFFER FOR THE CAR ALSO INCLUDES A TRUNK DISPLAY FOR CAR SHOWS ON HONORING THE FORD FE ENGINE, FORD ICONS (TASCA, SHELBY,HOLMAN MOODY, & OTHERS) AND FORD RACING THAT INCLUDES DIE CAST MODELS, PHOTOS, BOOKS, NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE ARTICLES, ETC. (MANY AUTOGRAPHED) THE DISPLAY CAN BE VIEWED @ www.facebook.com/wessmithauto.WE HAVE DONE OUR BEST TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THE VEHICLE. IT IS A CLASSIC CAR AND AS SUCH ISN'T PERFECT AND DOES NOT COME WITH A WARRANTY. THE CAR IS A BEST OF SHOW WINNER AT THE "TWIN OAKS ANNUAL OPEN CAR SHOW", BRUNSWICK GA. THERE WERE 86 CARS ENTERED INCLUDING AACA WINNERS, A BUICK NATIONALS WINNER, CORVETTE CLUB OF AMERICA WINNER, AND A THUNDERBIRD CLUB OF AMERICA WINNER. THE CAR ALSO WON "BEST FORD" AT THE HILTON HEAD ISLAND CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE, CAR CLUB JAMBOREE . THERE WERE OVER 300 CARS IN ATTENDANC THAT INCLUDED REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE MUSTANG CLUB OF AMERICA, THUNDERBIRD CLUB OF AMERICA, FORD GALAXIE CLUB OF AMERICA, FERRARI CLUB OF AMERICA, PORSHE CLUB OF AMERICA AND OTHERS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE, YOU MAY HAVE THE TROPHIES WITH THE CAR. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CALL 912 230-3568 OR MESSAGE US ON EBAY. THE CAR IS LOCATED IN GEORGIA, USA. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING